Enabling Microsoft Media Player's DVD Features

[BananaBoy]

I tried the advice below with version 6 and version 7 but am unable to view a DVD movie. What am I doing wrong? Now that my registry is hacked and the codecs are loaded (I tried both "Free DVD Filters" and "VOB Filters 1.04") all I need is step-by-step instructions for starting a movie.

Regards,
Brad


How can I enable Microsoft Media Player 6.xx's DVD features ?

The following URL was submitted to us by Hendrik, and it involves some registry editing - the Windows registry is where all your important Windows setup information is stored, and if it is damaged, it could severely ruin your Windows install (and a re-install of all your Windows programs, as well as Windows itself will be needed). Click here to see the registry hack to enable DVD playback in Windows Media Player (note that a compatible Directshow DVD decoder is still need - the hack merely enables the DVD interface, but will not playback DVDs without a decoder).

[tequila sunrise]

WMP DVD player

I did not see what OS are using but with Win XP the new WMP 8.0 has the same feature for playing DVD as you got the advice you need a DVD decoder made special WMP 8.0. Cyberlink and Intervideo have one but is not for free.Oleg's site has a link but is not working so find out what's all about and find a working link or buy it.Oleg's site address is http://dvdsoft.reallyrussian.org/ My question is why don't you use a DVD player like Power DVD or Win DVD which work allready better than WMP.

[BananaBoy]

> Win XP and the new WMP 8.0 has the same feature

What are they keystrokes for playing a DVD?

> O/S

I'm using Windows 2000 Server.

> why don't you use a DVD player like Power DVD or Win DVD

I finally figured out how to toggle between File and Disk mode in PowerDVD. Thanks!

I have to admit the folks who write these multimedia tools have no clue when it comes to user interface design. It is evident that a significant amount of their effort is expended trying to produce the coolest interface. All this does is dramatically escalate the training cost for new users. Sure CUA compliance is uncool but the training cost is near zero for new users.

Personally I resent the amount of learning effort I have to expend for something as trivial as viewing a media clip.